Swapping the MMF 5 for an SL-1210M5G

I have attached the ground wire......

I am hearing more than music if i walk up to the tt when there is no volume on.....i am hearing some music from the needle on the record but also hear noise perhaps from a dirty platter or perhaps the tonearm height should be raised?

tvad, did you need to alter the tonearm height with the benz micro on the technics?

tvad, did you need to alter the tonearm height with the benz micro on the technics?
Radioheadokplayer (Threads | Answers)

I've adjusted the tonearm height many times as I've listened to find the "sweet spot". I can't recall if I adjusted it when I initially mounted the Benz. If the tonearm's parallel with the platter, then it's a good, neutral starting point.

Describe the noise you hear. Does it continue if the needle is raised off the record, but the platter continues to spin?

Tvad,

The noise is only when the needle is on the lp.....if you lift the needle and the lp just spins there is no noise!

Tvad,

If i am not mistaken the stylus pressure as well as the antiskate is to be set at 2 for the benz micro ace right?

Michael

Can you describe the noise? I can't wrap my head around what you're hearing.

If you look closely at the side of the cartridge while it's playing, do you see any part of the cartridge body touching the record? Only the stylus is on the record, yes?

The tracking force is 1.8 grams - 2 grams. Ideally, this should be measured with a stylus force gauge rather than going by the scale on the tonearm weight, if possible. Of course, the tonearm scale will get you roughly in the correct range. Be certain you "zero" the balance of the tonearm before you set the gauge to "2". The manual clearly explains this procedure. It's easy.

I have my anti-skate set at about 1.5, and it was set using a HiFi test LP.